Desert & Dynasties: Turkmenistan’s Ancient Wonders

Enter and exit points: Arrive Turkmen-Uzbek border, depart from Ashgabat International Airport

Route: DASHOGUZ – KUNYA URGENCH – DARVAZA – ASHGABAT – MARY – ASHGABAT – BAKHARDEN – GOKDEPE – ASHGABAT

Trip plan:

DayItineraryActivitiesAccommodations & Notes
Day 1 DASHOGUZ – KUNYA URGENCH – DARVAZA  
 
Meet tourists at the Turkmen-Uzbek border, transfer to Kunya Urgench.  Tour around the ancient city of Kunya–Urgench (UNESCO world heritage center) – the capital of Khorezmshahs III–XVI cc. During the tour, visit the Mausoleum of Najm al–Din al -Kubra, Tyurabek Khanum, Il–Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia Kutlyg Timur.  Lunch Transfer to Darvaza Gas Crater. Exploration of the destination. Dinner. Barbeque – smoked veggies, meat, “Tunche” tea (tea on fire). Overnight in tent camp.4 WD Transport Lunch – at local restaurant Dinner 

Day 2DARVAZA – ASHGABAT Breakfast. Transfer to white marbled Ashgabat. Transfer to hotel for accommodation and rest.  Lunch. Ashgabat city tour. Visiting: Carpet Museum, Park of Neutrality, Arch of Neutrality, Park of Independence, Monument of Independence, Gulistan bazaar Dinner.    Transfer to hotel4 WD Transport Sedan Breakfast – in tent camp Lunch – local restaurant in Ashgabat Dinner – local restaurant in Ashgabat Overnight in 4* hotel
Day 3ASHGABAT – MARY Breakfast. Move to Mary Transfer to hotel for accommodation and rest.  Lunch. Tour around the ancient city of Merv (UNESCO world heritage center) – the Mausoleum of Soltan Sanjar, Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Yusup – hamadani, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum Dinner. Mary city tour. Transfer to hotel.  Sedan Breakfast – local restaurant in Ashgabat. Lunch – local restaurant in Mary. Dinner – local restaurant in Mary. Overnight – in 3* or 4* hotel
Day 4MARY – BAKHARDEN – GOKDEPE –  ASHGABAT Breakfast. Move to BAKHARDEN Enter the cave with underground lake KOW ATA Lunch  Transfer to horse farm in Gokdepe, exploring pureblooded Akhal – Teke horses. Show program with horses and Turkmen hospitality. Transfer to Ashgabat Dinner  Transfer to hotelSedan Breakfast – at the hotel Lunch – Barbeque – smoked veggies at Kow Ata Overnight in 4* hotel
Day 5ASHGABATTransfer to International Airport of Ashgabat Sedan
Price of the tour 
Group of: – 2 people 
Price per person: 790 USD
Total : 1580 USD
INCLUDED:NOT INCLUDED:
Tour package  (LOI, Register fee., permit fee) Hotel stay with twin/DBL accommodation (3 nights) Overnight in tent (1 night) English speaking Guide (5 days) Transport with driver (5 days) Transfers during all route All entry tickets  Daily water  Breakfast, lunch and dinner during all tour Fee for using cameras on monuments  Visa fee 70-85$  Migration tax 15$ PCR test at the airport 30$ Early check in/Late check out Extra meal, services Early check-in  Private expenses, gratuities   Insurance 

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